The Mysteries of CHACO

by Shirley Anne Ramaley

A soft wind blows through the empty buildings and down the streets of the ancient town of Chaco. There are many large rooms in the buildings, but the rooms are empty. The buildings are in decay, and many of the roofs are gone. The people all left long ago. No one knows why. It is one of the mysteries of Chaco. This place is quiet. A small group of us, schoolkids and adults, follows our guide. We take pictures and talk softly. We are learning about the Chaco Culture National Park in New Mexico and the people who lived here 1000 years ago. There are many mysteries about Chaco. Why did ancient people build here in the first place? The land is harsh. Temperatures reach 100 degrees in the summer.…

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